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| | From:  Starlite_NC (Original Message) | Sent: 10/31/2005 4:18 PM |
REVERSE SNEEZING REVERSE SNEEZING (Pharyngeal Gag Reflex*)--is a dramatic, rapid inhalation and exhalation of air through the nasopharynx. Dogs may do this when they have a mild irritation at the back of their throat. Often confused with seizuring or gasping for air, it is usually a harmless event. Reverse sneezing isn't really a health problem, but something that dog owners should be aware of as it is very common in toy breeds. It is characterized by honking, hacking or a snorting sounds. It usually happens when a dog is excited or can sometimes happen after drinking, eating, running around, or while pulling on the leash. The dog will usually extend his/her neck while gasping inwards with a distinctive snorting sound, it is reverse sneezing. Usually by gently rubbing the throat of your dog, the spasms will stop after they swallow a couple of times and that's the end of it. Other dogs respond well by taking them outside for some fresh air. Or you can plug the nose holes forcing the dog to breathe through her mouth and that will usually stop an episode as well. Reverse sneezing is a harmless condition and medical attention is not necessary. It is important to not confuse reverse sneezing with a collapsing trachea.
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My dog Bosley will get this sometimes. My aunt who used to have a shih tzu showed me to cover up his nose, like you said, and it will stop. I never knew what it was called but now I know! ~Breanna~ |
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Three of my Shih Tzus do this also.I had read an article sometime back about this..It does work to cover there nose but I found just rub lightly their throat and keep telling them calmly it's ok and as soon as they relax it stops.Seems like they panic when it first starts thats why I try to calm them down and assure them everything will be ok. GG |
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I this happened to my baby Carla a couple of times and she did seem to panic-I did- the vet said it is not serious-but that's easyfor him to say when my baby is upset and sounds like she is choking. The first time it happened someone should have been rubbing my throat. Luckily it doesn't happen often and I know what to do it was horrible for both of us. They should tell you things like this when you get a dog-it didn't appear in the 'raising your Shis tzu manual" that I had on hand. Cindy |
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| | | From: jen | Sent: 7/17/2006 3:36 AM |
Yes, we had this too. Starting the trip home. At first we thought she was sick. Nope. Then after reading about it we tried to comfort her, nope. Then we tried just leaving her alone, nope. What's worked for us is, distracting her. It rarely happens now. |
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The girls get that on occasion too! I was always told to gently hold their chin up...thanks for the info! I am sure they will appreciate it now that Mommy knows what to do. Karen |
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| | | From: jen | Sent: 9/8/2006 6:05 AM |
We just had another episode of it. But she was just lying at the foot of the bed. Nothing going on. What? Was she feeling left out or something, or what could cause her to do that out of the clear blue sky? I somehow feel it's something to do with her nervous system. |
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| | | From: jen | Sent: 10/11/2006 1:49 AM |
I just thought I'd check in again. Priss did it again. A month later I guess. Same senario. Have no idea. |
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I am a new owner of a Shih Tzu. Jasper 6 months old now. I haven't had a dog in 30 yrs and this is my first of this bree. I feel like a new mommy, (I have empty nest syndrom bad) and this little guy scares me. One of the things that scares me is this reverse sneezing. First time he did it, I started crying and felt so helpless. I thought he was going to die. Yes, he does just like you say, maybe after eating, pulling on lease, ect. I've gotten use to it a little bit but still don't like to see him do this. I also have other issues with this guy too, but will try to ask for help later. I joined this group at least a month ago, but am so busy in my life that I haven't had much time here. Thanks for the information. Pam |
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